Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In ornithology, a name variously used.

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  • noun type genus of the Gavidae: loons

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Examples

  • -- El mozo que sirve en el navío para subir á la gavia y otros usos.

    Notes and Queries, Number 21, March 23, 1850 Various

  • I knew that Chris had it in for me since that incident with the 2X4 but, I was hoping to ask gavia out on a date!

    Podium Cafe 2008

  • Cash-Is-King in the race ... until I read what gavia had to say.

    Podium Cafe 2008

  • (After the interview, we shared a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios and I politely said I needed to see gavia.

    Podium Cafe 2008

  • On the Barloworld thread below this one, gavia made the comment, most of the major teams have announced their official rosters now. feel free to start exploring; -) "

    Podium Cafe 2008

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